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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft over Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2009. The squadron is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed to the region. The Super Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41.

HORNET REFUELING

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft over Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2009. The squadron is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed to the region. The Super Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41.

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